Louth County Council signs deal for major Carlingford regeneration project

Louth County Council has signed a contract with Urban Agency to deliver integrated design services for the ‘Living in Carlingford - Visiting Carlingford’ regeneration project.

The initiative, jointly funded by the council and the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), aims to revitalise Carlingford’s public spaces while preserving its medieval charm and rich heritage.

Urban Agency will lead the heritage-led design process, which the council say will include extensive stakeholder engagement.

David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, added: “Urban Agency is an award-winning architecture firm with a broad international profile and with their assistance, we believe that the comprehensive rethinking and redesign of the main public spaces will have the potential to transform the quality and movement in Carlingford’s unique townscape.”

L-R:  Rory John McGuire, Urban Agency, Enda O’Halloran, Louth County Council; Christopher Kelly, Louth County Council; Alina Surduleasa, Urban Agency, Andrew Griffin, Director, Urban Agency and Olivia McCormack, SEO, Louth County Council, at the Living in Carlingford contract signing at County Hall

The project will focus on enhancing key areas of Carlingford’s townscape, including the open spaces at the waterfront and harbour, Market Square and the connecting streets.

Speaking about the project, Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, said: “This regeneration project marks a new chapter for Carlingford and will honour the town’s unique identity while creating spaces that serve both residents and visitors. We’re proud to be investing in Carlingford’s future.”

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Planning permission for the project was granted under Part 8 in 2023, clearing the way for the initiative to proceed.

Andrew Griffin, Director, Urban Agency, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Louth County Council and the people of Carlingford on this important project. It is a fantastic opportunity to reimagine the town’s public realm and to help make Carlingford an even more welcoming and vibrant place for both residents and visitors.”